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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.62, 35,248.68 and 14,928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.62, 35,248.68 and 14,928.66 is: 20,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.62 : 35,248.68 = 14,928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.62/35,248.68 = 14,928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.62x = 35,248.68 × 14,928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.62x = 526,215,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,215,559.17/25,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.12

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